US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Price River

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · South Side of Price City · Structure no. 0F 388

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Price River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,875 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,450 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesPrice River
LocationSouth Side of Price City
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateUtah
Coordinates39.5957, -110.82311
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,875 (2022)
Projected traffic15,450 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-6 (SR-6) over Price River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Price River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over Price River carry?

About 12,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Price River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Price River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.